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Medium airport

Pilanesberg International Airport

IATA NTYICAO FAPN🇿🇦 Pilanesberg
Coordinates
25.3338°S, 27.1734°E
Elevation
3,412 ft (1,040 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ZA-NW
Time zone
Johannesburg(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
19° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
17:38
Civil dusk
18:03

About 10h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Pilanesberg International Airport

Pilanesberg International Airport

Pilanesberg International Airport (IATA: NTY, ICAO: FAPN) was an airport serving Sun City in the North West province of South Africa. It is located adjacent to the Pilanesberg National Park. The airport was severely damaged during a fire in August 2023.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 239,022 ft / 2,750 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.400 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AWY A405Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G853Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G653Class AAirwayFL145FL245
AWY G465 CLASS C-2Class CControlledFL145FL195
ATZ FAPNClass CATZGND7000 ft MSL
CTA FAORClass CControlledFL110FL195
JOHANNESBURG NORTHClass GFIRFL110FL195
PJE BALLITOSpecial useDangerGNDFL120

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all South Africa airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pilanesberg International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pilanesberg International Airport?

The ICAO code for Pilanesberg International Airport is FAPN, and its IATA code is NTY.

Where is Pilanesberg International Airport located?

Pilanesberg International Airport is medium airport located in Pilanesberg, South Africa, at an elevation of 3,412 ft (1,040 m).

How many runways does Pilanesberg International Airport have?

Pilanesberg International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,022 ft / 2,750 m.

What time zone is Pilanesberg International Airport in?

Pilanesberg International Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Pilanesberg International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pilanesberg International Airport is approximately 19° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Pilanesberg International Airport?

The nearest airport to Pilanesberg International Airport is Rustenburg Airport (FARG), about 19.4 nm to the sse, followed by Beestekraal Airport and Mawala Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Pilanesberg International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.